Since taking over the starting spot in the backfield, Wilder has dominated opposing defences with 452 yards and two touchdowns on the ground and adding another 265 yards out of the backfield in just four games.

Brandon Whitaker will return to the lineup as a result. In eight games, Whitaker has 318 rushing yards to accompany 220 receiving. The 9-year CFL veteran started all but one game for the Boatmen before Wilder took over but was used more in pass protection in Marc Trestman’s offence.